Children's Storybook

Interesting and Fun Facts about American Holidays

Name: Interesting and Fun Facts about American Holidays
Author: John Okparaeke

Unlock the magic and meaning behind America's holidays

“Why do we eat turkey on Thanksgiving?” “Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?” Now you can have all the answers in one enchanting book.

A captivating storybook that turns history into an adventure for curious kids. Each chapter is a journey to a different celebration, uncovering the heroes, history, and heartwarming traditions that make each day special.

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More Than a List of Facts

Holidays are some of the most exciting days of a child's year. But behind the parades, the fireworks, and the turkey dinners are real stories of courage, freedom, and gratitude that most children never hear.

This book is a collection of stories designed to spark curiosity and create meaningful family conversations. Your child will feel like they are right there, experiencing the events that shaped the nation's calendar.

What's Inside

11 complete holiday stories: From New Year's Day to Christmas, every major federal holiday is explored in its own beautifully written chapter.
Engaging and easy to understand: Complex history is broken down into simple, smooth-flowing stories, perfect for reading aloud or for young readers to enjoy on their own.
Inspiring tales of heroes: Meet real-life heroes like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Martin Luther King, Jr., and learn about their courage and dreams.
The "why" behind the fun: Discover why we have parades, eat certain foods, and celebrate with fireworks, connecting fun traditions to their historical roots.
Gratitude and understanding: The book gently introduces important values like freedom, remembrance, gratitude, and the joy of community.

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Real pages from the book. Tap any page to see it larger.

New Year's Day chapter opening page with a smiling clock and fireworks — Every holiday opens with its own illustrated chapter page.

New Year's Day story pages about Babylon, Julius Caesar, and celebrations in Spain — New Year's Day: from ancient Babylon to a trip around the world.

Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. chapter opening pages — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: the real-life superhero whose superpower was love.

Story pages about young Martin Luther King, Jr. growing up in Atlanta — Told gently, in words children can understand.

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Your Child Will Discover a World of Wonder

Sail across the vast ocean on the Mayflower and find out what really happened at the First Thanksgiving.

March with Martin Luther King, Jr. to understand his powerful dream for a better world.

Stand with the Founding Fathers as they write the world's most famous "break-up letter" on the Fourth of July.

Celebrate the joyful news of freedom that finally reached Texas on the very first Juneteenth.

Uncover the story of kind Saint Nicholas, who inspired the legend of Santa Claus.

The Perfect Gift for Every Occasion

Whether for a birthday, a Christmas present, or just because, this book is a wonderful gift for children, parents, grandparents, and educators.

Bedtime stories

Homeschooling and classroom learning

Creating new family traditions

Nurturing a lifelong love of history

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Illustrated Paperback

A book to hold, share at bedtime, and bring out again every time a new holiday comes around.

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About the Author

John Okparaeke is an author and software developer who writes clear, story-driven books that make big ideas easy to understand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Curious kids and the grown-ups who read with them. The stories are written in a gentle, easy-to-understand style that works for reading aloud together or for young readers to enjoy on their own. Parents, grandparents, homeschoolers, and teachers use it too.

The book has 11 holiday stories, from New Year's Day to Christmas, including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, and Thanksgiving. Each holiday has its own chapter explaining the history, the heroes, and the traditions.

120 illustrated pages.

You can choose a physical paperback or a digital edition. The paperback is sold through The Great British Bookshop and printed and fulfilled by BookVault, with worldwide shipping. The digital edition is delivered instantly through Gumroad.

The 30-day money-back guarantee applies to the Gumroad digital edition. Paperback delivery, returns, and replacements are handled under The Great British Bookshop policies.